# @dr.esme.louise on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.esme.louise/video/7535611904585207048
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/74072714-dresmelouise-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2a3f919a93.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-06T23:02:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Esmé Louise James (@dr.esme.louise) — https://gondola.cc/dr.esme.louise

## Caption

The dark truth behind Degas’ Ballerinas 😳🩰  Filmed inside the incredible French Impressionism exhibition that is currently showing at the National Gallery of Victoria. Thank you so much for allowing us to come in and create together. Be sure to check out this collection before it leaves!  🎥 edited by the wonderful @isaac haigh  ✍️ research assisted by the incredible @Verin Sampson  If you want to learn more, I recommend:  💻 The Sorbdid Truth Behind Degas’ Ballet Dancers, Artsy  📰 John Berger: the dark side of Degas's ballet dancers, The Guardian  👗 @Selkie Petite Danseuse collection  #KinkyHistory #Degas #NGV #LearnOnTikTok #ArtHistory 

## Stats

- **Views:** 194,050
- **Likes:** 40,144
- **Shares:** 1,197
- **Comments:** 341

## Tags

learnontiktok, kinkyhistory, degas, ngv, arthistory

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